Structural Inspector - Building Department

Davie Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

4-day work week

Holidays

Vacation leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Town of Davie is seeking a skilled inspector to enforce State and local building codes, review construction plans, and ensure adherence to HVHZ requirements. This role reports to the Chief Structural Inspector and requires certification through BCAIB or Florida licensing paths.

The position offers a 4-day work week, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, and opportunities to acquire an Unlimited G.C. license within two years of initial certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BCAIB-certified Standard Inspector or FL Registered Architect / FL Licensed Professional Engineer required.
• Must meet one of several pathways with HVHZ experience or passing the BORA HVHZ exam.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects to enforce the South Florida Building Code and town ordinances.
• Examine plots, framing, and facilities for quality of design, materials, and workmanship.
• Inspect new and existing residences and buildings for safety compliance and issue inspection certificates.
• Maintain records and reports on inspections.
• Consult with other inspectors and the Chief Structural Inspector on policy and inspection issues.
• Review building plans and alternations for compliance where applicable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

BCAIB Standard Inspector certification

Florida RA/PE license

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, performs technical work enforcing State and local building codes. Is responsible for reviewing building construction projects to determine adherence to such building codes as adopted and set forth by Town ordinance. Reports to Chief Structural Inspector.

Description

Under general supervision, performs technical work enforcing State and local building codes. Is responsible for reviewing building construction projects to determine adherence to such building codes as adopted and set forth by Town ordinance. Reports to Chief Structural Inspector.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

• Graduation from an accredited High School or GED equivalent;
• Applicants must be certified by the state's Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as a Standard Inspector OR be a Florida Registered Architect / Florida Licensed Professional Engineer.

Additionally, applicants must be certified by BORA through one (1) of the following specialized pathways:

• Architect / Engineer Path: Florida Registered Architect or Licensed Professional Engineer in the structural discipline, with two (2) years of High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) experience, or must pass the BORA HVHZ examination.
• Standard Inspector Path: BCAIB-certified Standard Inspector in the Structural discipline with five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida (including two years of HVHZ experience or passing the BORA HVHZ exam). Must acquire an Unlimited General Contractor (G.C.) license by exam within two (2) years of initial inspector certification.
• Licensed Contractor Path: Licensed General Contractor with at least five (5) years of active structural discipline experience within the State of Florida (including two years of HVHZ experience or passing the BORA HVHZ exam).
• Supervisory Construction Path: Five (5) years of structural construction experience in a supervisory capacity, with at least two (2) years within an HVHZ jurisdiction or passing the BORA HVHZ exam. Must acquire an Unlimited G.C. license by exam from the CILB, Broward County Examining Board, or Miami-Dade Construction Trades Qualifying Board within two (2) years of initial inspector certification.
• General Construction Path: Ten (10) years of structural construction experience, with at least two (2) years within an HVHZ jurisdiction or passing the BORA HVHZ exam. Must acquire an Unlimited G.C. license by exam from the CILB, Broward County Examining Board, or Miami-Dade Construction Trades Qualifying Board within two (2) years of initial inspector certification.

Essential Functions

• Inspects construction projects so as to enforce the South Florida Building Code and related Town ordinances governing minimum standards and requirements of new construction, alterations, repairs and materials used.
• Inspects construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and construction and safety practices; examines the plot plans, the structural framing and the general arrangement of the building facilities for quality of design, materials and workmanship.
• Performs inspections of new and existing residences, businesses and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, codes, and ordinances; issues inspection certificates for approved installation.
• Maintains all necessary records and reports on inspections.
• Confers with other inspectors and the Chief Structural Inspector on questions of departmental policies and other inspections problems.
• Confers with contractors, architects, engineers and others regarding construction codes and building plans.
• May review and pass upon plans for building construction and alternations.

Supplemental Information

Current Incentives/Benefits

• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Schedule: 4 day work week – 10 hours per day (Monday-Thursday)
• Leave:
  • Holidays – 13 days per year.
  • Sick Leave – 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave – Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days – 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
• Pension/Retirement:
  • Town Sponsored Pension – mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Application Assistance/Information

• Licenses/Certifications: If a positon requires a license and/or certification, it is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain and maintain them as a condition and continuation of employment.
• Foreign Credentials (Degrees, Diplomas and/or Transcripts: Original credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries must be provided. https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml
• Status Updates/Communication: please ensure your email address is valid and you continuously check this account for any status updates from the Department.
• Incomplete fields: all fields must be completed, putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Required documentation: copies of any certifications, licenses or competencies from an accredited institution must be submitted with your application by closing date of posting unless otherwise stated.
• Military personnel records: to request your completed military personnel record, go to archives.gov
• E-Verify: Candidates will be required to verify employment by submitting acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization.
• Assistance with online application: for assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: [e-mail]. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
• Additional assistance: for other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person’s actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans’ Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans’ Preference. Eligible applicants must submit a DD-214 Member 4 form and Veterans' Preference form.
• Essential Employees: Employees may be required to work during emergency events/situations as determined by supervisor.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

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